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STARLINK-5647 (55355)
COSPAR: 2023-013AA | Alt Name: Starlink 5647
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 26, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55355
International Designator
2023-013AA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:08:55 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
278.91°
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Argument of Perigee
268.29°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5647
Alternative Name
Starlink 5647
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 55355U 23013AA 26200.50620177 -.00000080 00000+0 66273-5 0 9997
2 55355 43.0018 278.9097 0001204 268.2862 91.7852 15.27577545191825
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5647 satellite, also known as Starlink 5647, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on January 26, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission and is equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms, while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Power generation is achieved through solar arrays and batteries. STARLINK-5647 operates in a box + pan shape configuration and serves the purpose of enhancing global communication capabilities as part of SpaceX's broader mission to provide internet services worldwide.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
Dry Mass
290
Launch Mass
305
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-2-25
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Krypton ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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